Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disease that results in damage to the optic nerve over time. The optic nerve transmits visual signals to your brain, and as the nerve becomes more damaged this results in irreversible loss of vision, most commonly affecting the peripheral vision then later the central vision. Glaucoma is usually related to abnormally high eye pressures. There are different reasons why eye pressures become abnormal. This is why there are several different types of glaucoma which often require different treatments. Most types of glaucoma worsen over months to years without treatment, while a few types are fast-moving.

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Treatment of glaucoma depends on the type and severity of glaucoma. There are a wide variety of available medical and surgical treatments today, ranging from prescription eyedrops and noninvasive lasers to more aggressive surgical procedures that are needed for more serious cases. The goal for most treatments is to safely reduce eye pressure which in turn slows down the progression of the disease. At Fry Eye Associates your physician will strive to maximize the balance of safety and effectiveness in determining which treatment is best indicated for each patients’ unique scenario. The end-goal of any of these treatments is always the same: prevent vision loss from glaucoma.

See the Glaucoma Surgery page.